Filling Petrol in a Diesel Skoda is a usual mistake to make. And what you should do about it is dependent upon a number of factors. If perhaps you want to know what you should do about it then please read on.
Right here are the most crucial factors to be aware of when figuring out whether or not to have a fuel drain:
Do not just have any unqualified so-and-so to try to repair your automobile. We are Skoda specialists and have got the certification and knowledge needed to ensure that you are back on the road with minimal hassle or worry.
Mistakenly put Petrol in a Diesel Skoda? Or even put contaminated fuel in your Skoda Rapid TDI?
Call us and receive honest recommendations and sensible assistance for your particular situation
We are able to come to you to do the full contaminated fuel retrieval & purge right there on scene
Once we are done you are able to get back moving and get on with your trip
We are the top rated wrong fuel drain experts in the UK, boasting national service, for Skoda motorists particularly. We principally attend to:
We are Skoda specialists and have successfully drained hundreds of Diesel Skoda vehicles. No matter if it's roadside, on a filling station forecourt, or even at home, we are able to get you on the road once again.
The process of getting rid of Petrol from a Diesel car is in essence similar for the vast majority of cars. Naturally it can vary to some degree as every brand has their particular different fuel system. Nevertheless it still generally follows the below principles:
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When someone has put Petrol in a Diesel car they have a few very common questions. So we have compiled a list of the most Frequently Asked Questions for you
Turn off the car as soon as possible and call us. Continuing to run a vehicle on the wrong fuel can potentially damage it. We will be able to give you advice and assistance based on your circumstances
It can. However, if the problem is caught and remedied quickly the risks will be minimal. Of the 1,500 vehicles we attend every month, less than 0.5% have suffered and substantial damage requiring parts replacement.
The safe answer is none. However you might be able to get away with a very low contamination ratio. That being said, we always highly recommend draining anything over a 5% contamination ratio asap.
Putting Super Unleaded, or Shell V-Power, BP Ultimate Unleaded, etc, will have the exact same effect as putting regular unleaded petrol in your diesel car and will need to be drained out and flushed.
No! The EU Block Exemption Regulations clearly state that "the work can be carried out by as long as that garage uses manufacturer approved parts and correctly follows the manufacturer's service schedule."
This might work on some vehicles in some cases, but in the majority on instances it won't and you risk damaging the Lambda sensors as well as fuel pump and injectors, just as a regular misfuel.
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Fuel Fixer Ltd, Linx House, 147 London Road, East Grinstead, RH19 1ET
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We empty the fuel tank via the filler neck, the sender unit, or even the fuel lines themselves
We can flush the fuel system, purging contaminants from the lines, filter and pumps
We can put clean fuel back in the car and get it up and running again, ready to drive away.